Settlement

MGM Resorts Offers Compensation for Data Breach Victims: How to Claim Your Settlement

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Thousands of MGM Resorts guests affected by two significant data breaches in 2019 and 2023 could be entitled to compensation, following a multimillion-dollar settlement agreement by the hospitality giant. The announcement came after a class-action lawsuit was lodged against MGM, spotlighting the vulnerabilities that exposed sensitive personal information to unauthorized access. The cyberattacks occurred in July 2019 and then again in September 2023, during which confidential guest data was compromised. This included full names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, birthdates, and, for some individuals, more sensitive information like passport numbers, … Read more

Jim Trotter Champions Future Journalists with $300,000 Program at Howard University After NFL Settlement

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Washington, D.C. – Former NFL Network reporter and Hall of Fame journalist Jim Trotter is channeling his recent legal settlement into a new initiative designed to uplift the next generation of sports journalists. Trotter has teamed up with Howard University, his alma mater, to launch a program that aims to break down economic barriers for students aspiring to carve out careers in sports journalism. Through his Work, Plan, Pray Foundation, Trotter has committed $300,000 to fund the program over the next five years. This initiative seeks to provide Howard University students with resources that Trotter … Read more

Family of Man Fatally Shot by Kern County Deputy Wins $30.5 Million in Court Settlement

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Bakersfield, CA — A California jury has awarded $30.5 million to the family of a man who died after being shot by a Kern County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop nearly eight years ago. This substantial monetary award reflects both compensatory and punitive damages directed at the involved deputy and was unanimously decided by the jury. The case involved Nancy Garza, the mother of the deceased, who filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office alleging unreasonable use of deadly force that led to her son’s death in November of 2015. The lawsuit pointed to … Read more

Northwestern University Agrees to Settlement in Football Team Hazing Lawsuit

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Evanston, Ill. – Northwestern University announced it will settle a lawsuit which accused its football program of fostering a culture wherein hazing was allegedly prevalent. The decision marks a critical moment for the prestigious institution, indicating a move towards rectifying alleged systemic issues within its athletic department. The lawsuit, initiated by a former player, claimed that he and others were subjected to repeated harassment and degrading incidents by teammates, allegedly encouraged by the team’s environment. These allegations brought to light serious concerns about the practices within collegiate sports programs, prompting calls for wider reforms. As … Read more